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Google Agrees to Settle $5 Billion Consumer Privacy Lawsuit

Google Agrees to Settle $5 Billion Consumer Privacy Lawsuit

Alphabet's Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the tech company secretly tracked the internet activities of millions of users who believed they were browsing privately.


US Buys 3 Million Barrels of Oil to Replenish Strategic Reserve

The United States has successfully finalized contracts to buy three million barrels of oil to help replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) following last year's record-setting sale, the US Department of Energy disclosed.

Elon Musk's X to Face Court Battle After Failing to Pay Staff Millions in Annual Bonuses

A California federal judge has greenlighted the advancement of a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X, which alleged the company's failure to fulfill commitments related to the annual bonuses of its workforce.

Joe Biden Signs New Executive Order Targeting Financial Facilitators of Russia's Defense Industry

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order providing the US Treasury Department the authority to sanction financial institutions facilitating Russia's efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.


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IRS Launches ‘Voluntary Disclosure Program’ to Let Businesses Pay Back Pandemic-Era Tax Credits Claimed in Error
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a "voluntary disclosure program" for businesses that improperly claimed a pandemic-era tax credit and want to return the money.
IRS to Provide $1 Billion in Penalty Relief for Millions of Taxpayers — Here's Who Qualifies
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Tuesday a penalty relief for individuals who failed to pay their taxes on time during the pandemic.
Warren Buffett-Led Firm Berkshire Hathaway's Bribery Allegations Against a Truck-Stop Billionaire Can't Be Used in Court: Judge
The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been denied in using the allegations that billionaire Jimmy Haslam tried to bribe Pilot truck stop chain's employees to inflate the company's value, a Delaware judge ruled.
Donald Trump Civil Fraud Trial: Here's What to Know as Case Nears End
As former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial heads toward its conclusion, here's an overview of the things we learned from the proceedings.
Disney Is About to Lose Exclusive Rights to Original Mickey Mouse: Here's What to Know
The iconic "Steamboat Willie" version of Mickey Mouse is poised to enter the public domain in 2024, marking the end of a 95-year copyright period for Disney.
Joe Biden Impeachment Inquiry Finally Formalized by House Republican Vote
House Republicans have voted in favor of formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
Epic Games has accused Google of unlawfully making its Play Store dominant over rivals, and a US jury recently agreed with the creator of the Fortnite game.
Biden Under Scrutiny for Supplying Tank Shells to Israel Without Congress' Approval
The Biden administration is facing heightened scrutiny for supplying tank shells to Israel without obtaining congressional approval.
Abercrombie & Fitch Sued by Ex-CEO Mike Jeffries, Demanding to Cover Legal Fees Related to Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Former Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Michael Jeffries has taken legal action against the apparel retailer.
Berner (Gilbert Anthony Milam, Jr.)
When it comes to the labyrinthine world of entrepreneurship, where the narrative revolves as much about groundbreaking innovations as it does ethical quandaries, Berner—also known as Gilbert Anthony Milam, Jr.—stands as a polarizing figure. His brainchild, Cookies, once a towering presence in the American landscape, is now navigating through turbulent legal waters. The allegations lodged against this colossus in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are not just explosive but also reflective of the intricate ethical tapestry that the burgeoning industry is grappling with.
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